Small businesses need one clear space they can own

Strong es become the name people remember for a specific problem. Grammarly is linked with writing help, Google with fast search, and Mailchimp with . Successful companies are often first in a niche, or they build the belief that they lead that niche.

A newer does not always need to beat bigger head-on. It can find a smaller angle where it can be first in the customer’s mind. One idea from “22 Immutable Laws of ” is that being first is often more powerful than simply being better.

A should be able to say, in one clear sentence, what niche it owns or why it is a useful alternative to the leaders.

Key points

  • Customers often remember one brand for one specific job.
  • A small should define the niche it wants to own.
  • If it is not first overall, it can still be first in a smaller angle.
  • The product’s position should be explainable in one sentence.
  • Being “better” is less clear than being the obvious choice for a specific use case.
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